Biscotti

Name: Biscotti
Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup {1 stick} unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs; 3/4 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped {optional}; 2/3 cup craisins {optional}

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup {1 stick} unsalted butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
3/4 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped {optional}
2/3 cup craisins {optional}

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2

Whisk the flour and baking powder in a medium bowl to combine, set aside.
3

Using an electric mixer, beat the sugar, butter, lemon zest, and salt on medium speed just until combined, add the eggs one at a time. Switch to low speed, add the flour mixture and beat just until blended. Gently stir in the pistachios and craisins.
4

Form the dough into a 13-inch long, 3-inch wide log on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until light golden, about 40 minutes. Let the biscotti cool for at least 30 minutes.
5

Cut the log on a diagonal into 1/2 inch thick slices using a serrated knife. Arrange the biscotti {cut side down} on a baking sheet, bake about 10-15 minutes, until golden brown. Transfer the biscotti to a rack and cool completely.